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windows update KB5120249

On Aug.21,2026 I installed windows 10 home on my computer. The computer run smoothly at standard mode. Later I did windows update KB5120249. Right after that the computer crash within 5 minutes. On Aug.22,2026 I removed update KB5120249, the computer…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-23T01:06:00.3633333+00:00
Mark Henry 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-23T02:46:45.2533333+00:00
TaoLi 106K Reputation points Independent Advisor
6 answers

Windows Update Error: 0x80073701

Operating System: Windows 10 Version:22H2 Internal version: 19045.4894 Updatepolconlysetwindowsqualitupdatestoexludedrvr Update errar.0x80073701

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-03T01:30:27.4366667+00:00
廖秋花 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-23T01:39:34.7866667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 84,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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I keep getting the message that build will expire it expired?

When will this be addressed?I have been seeing this message and your updates are not working why?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-23T00:56:14.9333333+00:00
Anthony Caputo 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows 10 22H2 Consumer ESU: “Missing Important Security and Quality Fixes” persists despite KB5120249 installed and ESU enrollment confirmed

Windows10_ESU_RedWarning_Public_SOP_Evidence_Pack.pdf Hello Microsoft Q&A community and Microsoft team, I am reporting a Windows 10 22H2 Consumer ESU status inconsistency. The device successfully installed the August 2026 cumulative update KB5120249…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-20T17:31:58.12+00:00
Rajat Pandey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-21T22:13:35.4133333+00:00
abbodi86 5,081 Reputation points
2 answers

What should I do?

If I run the command dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth /limitaccess but it fails because I just reinstalled Windows—and I cannot download the necessary files via DISM online due to a lack of Internet connection—what should I do?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-21T14:21:06.22+00:00
Hacttagamexx Pc 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-21T15:53:36.5133333+00:00
Bulldog 3,865 Reputation points
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Windows 10 will not update past 1903

Edition: Win 10 Home Version: 1903 Installed: 21/08/2026 OS Build: 18362.1256 Z390 Chipset Ive formatted disk 0 to NTFS Updates BIOS to allow TPM Trusted Platform Module 2.0 System firmware to allow secure boot When i click windows update I'm show: Your…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-21T08:26:02.1766667+00:00
Hugh McLaughlin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-21T12:16:01.4733333+00:00
DaveM121 919.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

katoti pc ploblem

my laptop just freezes just when updating when it reaches 99% then it freezes gets stuck.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-20T13:52:52.9466667+00:00
Justin Katoti 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-20T14:32:16.58+00:00
David-M 123.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 10 Update August 11, 2026—KB5120249 ends with download failure 0x800f0805

Hello! The update August 11, 2026—KB5120249 ends with download failure 0x800f0805. I tried the MSU file from the Microsoft Update Catalog: No success. Message: "This update is not appicable to your computer." Event viewer for WUSA shows error…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-19T13:09:32.3333333+00:00
Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T12:06:21.7433333+00:00
David-M 123.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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window now using office 365 rathr than 2019, which is what i want

I upgraded my desktop to windows 11 from Windows 10. All seemed well. there was then a 2nd update and now all the office programs are now opening as office 365, although when you do look at product activated it says 2019. I do not want to use 365 and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-19T11:55:32.5366667+00:00
sarah chalk 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T07:11:59.0933333+00:00
sarah chalk 0 Reputation points
2 answers

windows 11 install

my pc will not update to windows 11. I go to system update its supposed to give me the option to auto update to it and will not

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-19T18:23:38.0033333+00:00
Douglas H 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-19T18:30:32.3766667+00:00
CrazyKats 18,225 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Update (wuauserv) recieves error starting. Errors range from 0x8007041d~0x800700005 and 1503.

As stated in the title, the Windows Update service keeps receiving errors on my friends PC. I have already tried stopping/changing BITS, allowing full control in regedit, running sfc /scannow and DISM programs, and restoring system. Event Viewer gives 3…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-19T06:16:27.1566667+00:00
anon 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T17:47:32.2866667+00:00
anon 20 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

HP Inc extension 1.0.0.5 failed 0x802040034

I've trying to update my computer to 22H2 update for months now, but it keeps failing. I've tried sfc /scannow, clearing my SoftwareDistribution folder folder, and using DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Also tried using the Windows Update…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-14T17:38:54.9666667+00:00
Alejandro Franco 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-18T01:35:41.5033333+00:00
Alejandro Franco 20 Reputation points
6 answers

Windows Update problem with KB5101650 and KB5120249

Both these recent Windows Updates are not working properly for me. They install without problem, but after approx 6 minutes, the whole system freezes, inc mouse, keyboard etc. Only option is to shut down at the power. On restart it does the same thing…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-16T15:50:58.06+00:00
Steve E 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-18T01:11:55.0433333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 84,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
4 answers

Pin does not work after windows update

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help please. Everytime there is a windows update after the reboot my pin does not work and I have to re-create a pin. Can someone please help. Thank you in advance for your assistance. BD

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-15T06:10:26.68+00:00
BD 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T20:32:51.07+00:00
GordN 0 Reputation points
9 answers

Windows 10 crashes after upgrade

My windows 10 crashed after an 11 aug 2026 upgrade. The same thing happened in may/june and i had to restore to factory. Is this reoeated failure being caused by AI programing? Iis this a ploy to get users to buy windows 11? It is very disappointing.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-12T20:42:45.7433333+00:00
bob herrmann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-17T05:36:18.61+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 84,610 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Will upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (version 25H2) using the “Download and install” option delete or affect my personal files, installed applications, games, or their data?

Windows 10 to Windows 11 Upgrade – Data and Application Safety I am currently using Windows 10, and in Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update, I am seeing a notification that my version of Windows has reached the end of support. Windows…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-16T14:54:54.2266667+00:00
Fardin Kazi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-16T15:30:50.0333333+00:00
DaveM121 919.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Error 0x8007010b returned when trying to install KB5099539

Hello, I'm getting Error 0x8007010b returned when trying to install KB5099539. I've run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and it doesn't find anything wrong. I'm running Win10 Ver 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6937). This is the first failed update in my update…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-07-22T21:20:46.7833333+00:00
Jean-Guy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-15T21:23:29.12+00:00
Jean-Guy 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Can't install Cumulative Update Windows 10 for 21H1 (kb5021233}

Can't install Cumulative Update Windows 10 for 21H1 (kb5021233}.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-11-06T16:04:00.18+00:00
Beverlie Jones 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-15T05:41:43.9733333+00:00
Jim Grisham 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows update failing with 0x80070424

Trying to install windows updates and it fails with 0x80070424. Any ideas?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2025-11-26T16:35:41.9066667+00:00
Alec Lewis 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T14:46:57.95+00:00
Neil D 34,010 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

how do I fix my windows Insider program now asking update but not updating and also processor stuck on .040 ghz

how do I fix my windows Insider program now asking update but not updating and also processor stuck on .040 ghz

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
asked 2026-08-12T13:22:21.7866667+00:00
Anop Singh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T10:30:44.9166667+00:00
Carl-L 20,460 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator